Amazing in USA’24, but will it be available for Spain’26 ?
A little late, but… Simply put, this app single handily made my (and the fine folks in Detroit, TX) experience possible for the 2024 eclipse.
I thank Dustin at “SmarterEveryday” for turning me on to this.
Everyone around me thought I was some kind of genius/scientist as I was calling out the phases of the eclipse.
I think the most important feature was telling everyone when when to dawn their glasses again (after the 4m 15s of totality).
With that being said, I will be in Spain this summer. Will the app be updated to service it?
To everyone else. If you’re passionate in science, willing to learn the app (it’s not hard), this app is great. I knew I was in safe hands once the ‘call outs’ started. With the potential 1m 40s I’m going to experience this year, I’d like to feel that safe again.
I thank Dustin at “SmarterEveryday” for turning me on to this.
Everyone around me thought I was some kind of genius/scientist as I was calling out the phases of the eclipse.
I think the most important feature was telling everyone when when to dawn their glasses again (after the 4m 15s of totality).
With that being said, I will be in Spain this summer. Will the app be updated to service it?
To everyone else. If you’re passionate in science, willing to learn the app (it’s not hard), this app is great. I knew I was in safe hands once the ‘call outs’ started. With the potential 1m 40s I’m going to experience this year, I’d like to feel that safe again.
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Worked well for the April 2024 total solar eclipse
The UI is a bit barebones, but it gets the job done. The down-to-the second timing, when combined with custom limb correction, allowed me to capture Bailey’s beads at C2 and C3. 10/10 would use again.
Enhanced our eclipse experiences.
If you take the time to familiarize yourself with the app before the event it enhances your enjoyment of an eclipse. It lets you know when it’s safe to remove protective eyewear and reminds you to observe your surroundings and the horizon.
I would recommend turning off notifications after an event is over. I was in a slight panic today when my app started to give instructions. I realized the eclipse I purchased for last year must have had only the month and day in its programing so I assume it will be giving me instructions every April 8th. It did bring back welcome memories.
I would recommend turning off notifications after an event is over. I was in a slight panic today when my app started to give instructions. I realized the eclipse I purchased for last year must have had only the month and day in its programing so I assume it will be giving me instructions every April 8th. It did bring back welcome memories.
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Worked Great !!!!
Used this for the 2024 USA Eclipse. Everything worked great. One year later, it’s alerting me again, so maybe it can’t tell what year it is. Not a big deal, gave me a reminder of what I was doing at this exact time last year. I do recommend, if you’re where it will be useful to observe an eclipse.
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Great app, but…
I love the app!! But for a 2024 Eclipse… the app should NOT have woken up today in 2025 with April 8 2024 alerts!!
Partial eclipse March 29
Is there a data set available for download for the partial eclipse on Saturday March 29 2025? I just went on the app to prepare and could not find it. Please advise.
The app was amazing and extremely accurate for last year’s total eclipse.
The app was amazing and extremely accurate for last year’s total eclipse.
Esssential for solar eclipse chasers!
I've used the app twice, in 2017 and 2024, and both times it worked perfectly. Whether you're planning to photograph the eclipse or just observe it, this app is essential. In the heat of the moment, it's so helpful to hear the voice prompts telling you what to look for, and when totality begins and ends. Thanks for a gret app!
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Used for 2017 & 2024 US total solar eclipses
I used this app for both the 2017 and 2024 US total solar eclipses. It was helpful for the 2017 eclipse as I did not have eclipse glasses. Using location tracking, the timing of the app was perfect for the start of both total solar eclipses. However, both times it was late for the end of the total solar eclipse. This is dangerous for anyone totally trusting the app who may not be aware that they need to look away or put their eclipse glasses back on as the total solar eclipse is ending and going on to partial solar eclipse. This is the only flaw in the app that I have found.
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Did not work for me
Not sure why but the timing was way off for my location. I thought I set it up correctly and allowed location tracking like I was directed to. Maybe there was more I needed to do. If so seems like it would be more straightforward. Glad I only spent $1.99 on it because I didn’t get anything from it.
I selected the 2024 eclipse but the timed announcements were way off.
I selected the 2024 eclipse but the timed announcements were way off.
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So handy!
I saw this on a video I used to help my students understand the solar eclipse. I downloaded it and went through the recommended tutorial. As a result, I found it very easy to use. I paid the $1.99 for the specific solar eclipse. I wasn’t in the totality zone so I had to allow it to pinpoint my location. I had no trouble getting notifications or using it. It even helped me photograph at regular intervals. I could not have been happier with this app!
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Accuracy ON POINT
I recently used this app for th 2024 total eclipse and I followed all the instructions for voice updates and updating my actual physical location. The updates for key times were great, and then I was so impressed during totality how accurate it was with the timing of when to remove the protective glasses and when to put them back on… down to the second! I had it on speaker, so other spectators around me got to benefit too!
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Worked perfectly!
This app guided me through the April 8 ‘24 eclipse flawlessly. The voice cues were priceless! I did go through the tutorial first, which is essential. The videos were helpful as well. I changed my viewing location based on them, so that I could have a better view of the horizon.
Thanks for making a once in a lifetime experience even better!
Thanks for making a once in a lifetime experience even better!
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Eclipse 2024
This was the BEST app to have on eclipse day! Guided my family and I through the entire process and gave us comfort in knowing when to take off and put on our glasses. THANK YOU for putting in the work to make this app :)
Fabulous
This app dramatically increased the enjoyment of the 2024 total eclipse. Both my partner and I were impressed. I also used it to time actions photographically. Absolutely first rate.
2024 Version Needs Improvement
I hate to give a poor review since the care and effort put into this app is apparent. But despite following the instructions and doing the tests, the app had many glitches during the event. I learned a great deal from the practice video and accompanying book. However, I would have been better off with a simple alarm and timer. Hopefully the developer will make improvements for the next eclipse.
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Worked both in 2017 & 2024: here’s my request
Please add commentary for the reversal after totality. Thank you for an amazing experience.
UPDATE: Thank you for responding. I will gladly pay for the work you’ve put in. You make learning science cool and engaging. The fact you also have an APP is astounding, and it is accurate to the second.
UPDATE: Thank you for responding. I will gladly pay for the work you’ve put in. You make learning science cool and engaging. The fact you also have an APP is astounding, and it is accurate to the second.
Flawless.
This app, simply put, changed the eclipse for not just me, but everyone around us. Nobody knew what times things were going to happen and nobody knew about the things like shadow bands and Purkinje effect. But because of this app, the voice prompts helped everyone and it was just amazing. Thank you for making this app and thank you for letting Destin plug it for you.
Update- Everyone, almost all of these negative reviews are from people who didn’t bother getting to know the app first. Honesty, that’s on them. This is a once in a lifetime experience for most of us. So many people planned everything so perfectly. Why would you NOT poke around the app you plan to use to guide you through before the moment of truth? I had a hiccup with the app, but it was my own fault. Luckily, I fixed it. The app worked perfectly. And this “hidden paywall” thing is annoying me, too. People, it’s $2. TWO DOLLARS. If that bothers you so much, again, for a once in a lifetime experience, then that’s on you.
The developed of this app invested so much time, money, and effort into making this app on top of his already very busy schedule and people just whine about it. The app will function perfectly if YOU take the time to learn how to use it.
Update- Everyone, almost all of these negative reviews are from people who didn’t bother getting to know the app first. Honesty, that’s on them. This is a once in a lifetime experience for most of us. So many people planned everything so perfectly. Why would you NOT poke around the app you plan to use to guide you through before the moment of truth? I had a hiccup with the app, but it was my own fault. Luckily, I fixed it. The app worked perfectly. And this “hidden paywall” thing is annoying me, too. People, it’s $2. TWO DOLLARS. If that bothers you so much, again, for a once in a lifetime experience, then that’s on you.
The developed of this app invested so much time, money, and effort into making this app on top of his already very busy schedule and people just whine about it. The app will function perfectly if YOU take the time to learn how to use it.
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Response from developer
Thank you for the 5-stars and your nice comment. I am so glad you took a small amount of time needed to learn how to use the app. It's not that difficult. I also appreciate that you saw the value in the $1.99 cost to help you enjoy this great experience. Thanks again for your support.
Timing was spot on!
Timing was spot on for our eclipse viewing on April 8. Only issue was it didn’t play well with my Bluetooth speaker. The audio tests always played properly, but it seemed like when the app was closed it could only play on the device. Overall a great sidekick to an amazing experience.
More cues would be great
I wished the verbal cues for:
take off your solar filter now,
look up for the stars,
remove your glasses,
etc.
take off your solar filter now,
look up for the stars,
remove your glasses,
etc.
Not Accurate
Update. Thank for the clarification! I’ve edited my review.
The app says I am in the path of totality! I’m in South Carolina!!
The app says I am in the path of totality! I’m in South Carolina!!
